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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104, 22,583.91 and 13,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104, 22,583.91 and 13,780.60 is: 20,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104 : 22,583.91 = 13,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104/22,583.91 = 13,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104x = 22,583.91 × 13,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104x = 311,219,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,219,830.15/15,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.13

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